Banjo-Kazooie originally featured Dinger the Dog as a companion
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 2 Comments
Banjo-Kazooie originally featured a very different partner. As revealed by former Rare staffer Gregg Mayles, Dinger the Dog was planned as Banjo’s partner during the game’s early days.
Before Kazooie, #earlyBanjo had Dinger the Dog as a companion, modelled by @WinkySteve. Woof! pic.twitter.com/8HSZdLhNsI
— Gregg Mayles (@Ghoulyboy) August 4, 2015
Steve Mayles, who was also working at Rare during Banjo-Kazooie’s development, mentioned that Dinger’s origins go back to the SNES. For those who are unaware, the studio was creating “Project Dream” for the SNES before it eventually became Banjo-Kazooie on the N64.
He was actually in #snesdream first! Concept by @Kevbayliss '96 ish https://t.co/honJwr3LBJ
— Steve Mayles (@WinkySteve) August 4, 2015
More: Banjo-Kazooie, Rare, top
Update: Another video – 14 minutes of footage from Splatoon’s 2.0.0 update
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Videos, Wii U | 1 Comment
Update: Here’s another video:
IGN has managed to get its hands on Splatoon’s August update well ahead of its launch tomorrow evening. Check out 14 minutes of footage below.
More: Splatoon, title update, top
First look at the Ika Musume (Squid Girl) outfit in Splatoon
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Wii U | 18 Comments
The first image of Splatoon’s Ika Musume (Squid Girl) outfit has come in through Japanese magazines. You can get a look at it above.
Additionally, there’s information available about the different pieces of gear. Here’s the rundown:
Ika Musume hat
– Brand: Shinryaku! Ika Musume
– Gear Power: Opening Gambit
– Rarity: * *
– Price: 1600
Ika Musume dress
– Brand: Shinryaku! Ika Musume
– Gear Power: Damage Up
– Rarity: * *
– Price: 2000
Ika Musume shoes
– Brand: Shinryaku! Ika Musume
– Gear Power: Swim Speed Up
– Rarity: * *
– Price: 1700
This new costume is coming to Japan once the new update releases this week. It has yet to be announced if it will be made available in the west.
New Bloodstained character revealed
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U eShop | 4 Comments
New information about Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night was revealed during Microsoft’s Gamescom 2015 media briefing. Creator Koji Igarashi took to the stage to provide a first look at a new character.
At the moment, the new character (pictured above) does not have a name. We know that he’s a demon hunter, and he fought the demons that first come to Earth during an attack that occurred ten years before the game begins. Igarashi confirmed that he’s a dual-sword wielding hero. Additionally, the character uses Japanese ofuda spells to fight enemies.
Ika Musume (Squid Girl) costume to be added to Splatoon in Japan with this week’s update
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 10 Comments
Update: We now have a first look at the costume. See this post.
Back in June, it was revealed that Splatoon would be getting a costume based on the Ika Musume (Squid Girl) manga. It’s finally been confirmed that the new outfit will be added in Japan following this week’s big update.
According to leaks from the latest issue of Famitsu, there are three components to the Ika Musume costume in Splatoon: hood, dress/sleeveless, and shoes. It sounds like there will be a male equivalent as well.
It’s still unknown if Nintendo will be adding the Ika Musume costume here in the west. We should be finding out pretty soon at least!
Freedom Planet’s Wii U launch rescheduled to August 13
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U eShop | 10 Comments
Freedom Planet was originally going to land on the Wii U eShop today. The game suffered a delay, but it sounds like it was a very minor one as it’s now rescheduled for release next week.
Developer Stevie DiDuro announced on Twitter that Freedom Planet is coming to Wii U on August 13. That’s next Thursday, so the title was only pushed back a few days.
Mark your calendars – Freedom Planet's new release date for Wii U is August 13th.
— Stevie DiDuro (@galaxytrail) August 3, 2015
More: Freedom Planet, GalaxyTrail, indie, top
Chris Pranger shares tidbits about working for Nintendo Treehouse
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News, Wii | 13 Comments
Chris Pranger, who works at Nintendo Treehouse, appeared on the latest episode of the Part-Time Gamer podcast. Pranger shared a few interesting details about his position his position as well as working at the company as a whole.
You’ll find a summary of information from the podcast below. For the full discussion, visit this link.
– Nintendo’s media policy has recently changed regarding employees being more open about talking about their work but not spoilers or anything
– He is the voice of the first level boss in Star Fox Zero; also working on the game
– Talks about NOA using employees as voiceovers for fun and cheap work
– Nintendo has a game library where employees can check out games for all systems in order to be well-versed in gaming; this is how he played Bioshock Infinite
– Sakurai kills himself for his games; he is very sensitive to fan feedback
– Localization costs a ton of money and often the vocal minority of fans who want a game localized isn’t a large enough consumer base to justify the localization costs
– The original Xenoblade is an example he gives of this
– Nintendo of Europe ate the cost on that project
More: Chris Pranger, interview, top
GameStop amiibo pre-order event confirmed for Saturday, including new 3-pack
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 10 Comments
Last week, rumors surfaced about GameStop potentially holding an amiibo pre-order event on August 8. This has now been confirmed.
Those who stop by GameStop on Saturday will have the opportunity to reserve a new 3-pack. R.O.B., Mr. Game & Watch, and Duck Hunt are being included in the bundle.
GameStop will be opening its doors at 9 AM. Consumers will need to put down a $5 minimum, and there’s a limit in place of one per customer.
Typoman launches on September 16
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U eShop | 0 comments
Typoman is coming to Wii U on September 16, publisher Headup Games has announced. This date applies to all major territories. You’ll be able to purchase the game via the eShop.
More: Brainseed Factory, Headup Games, indie, top, Typoman
Nintendo Download (8/6/15, Europe): Star Fox Command, Donkey Kong Jungle Climber and more
Posted on 9 years ago by Matt(@OnePunchMaz) in 3DS eShop, News, Wii U eShop | 0 comments
This week’s European Nintendo Downloads are as follows:
Wii U Download
Beatbuddy – €8.99/£8.09
Sanatory Hallways – €9.99/£8.99
Wii U Virtual Console
Star Fox Command (Nintendo DS) – €9.99/£8.99
Donkey Kong Jungle Climber (Nintendo DS) – €9.99/£8.99
3DS Demos
Dragon Ball Z: Extreme Butoden Demo
3DS DLC
Harvest Moon: The Lost Valley: Crop Set 1 – €0.99/£0.89
Harvest Moon: The Lost Valley: Crop Set 2 – Free
Harvest Moon: The Lost Valley: New NPC – Male – €1.49/£1.39
Harvest Moon: The Lost Valley: New NPC – Female – €1.49/£1.39
Harvest Moon: The Lost Valley: New Outfit Set 3 – Free
eShop Sales
Wii U
Stealth Inc 2: A Game of Clones – €6.99 / £5.99 / CHF 7.00 until 27/08/2015. Regular price €13.99 / £12.99 / CHF 14.00
Angry Bunnies: Colossal Carrot Crusade – €3.14 / £2.69 / CHF 3.79 until 05/09/2015. Regular price €6.99 / £5.99 / CHF 8.45
Cake Ninja 3: The Legend Continues – €3.69 / £3.33 / CHF 5.20 until 05/09/2015. Regular price €4.99 / £4.49 / CHF 6.99
Color Zen – €2.24 / £2.24 / CHF 2.99 until 05/09/2015. Regular price €2.99 / £2.99 / CHF 3.99
Color Zen Kids – €2.24 / £2.24 / CHF 2.99 until 05/09/2015. Regular price €2.99 / £2.99 / CHF 3.99
My Style Studio: Hair Salon – €3.74 / £3.35 / CHF 5.24 until 05/09/2015. Regular price €4.99 / £4.49 / CHF 6.99
My Style Studio: Notebook – €2.39 / £2.15 / CHF 3.35 until 05/09/2015. Regular price €2.99 / £2.69 / CHF 4.20
99Seconds – €1.49 / £1.34 / CHF 2.10 until 03/09/2015. Regular price €2.49 / £2.29 / CHF 3.50
Darts Up – €1.49 / £1.34 / CHF 2.10 until 03/09/2015. Regular price €2.49 / £2.29 / CHF 3.50
Rock ‘N Racing Off Road – €3.99 / £3.59 / CHF 5.60 until 03/09/2015. Regular price €5.99 / £5.39 / CHF 8.40
High Strangeness – €4.99 / £4.49 / CHF 7.00 until 09/08/2015. Regular price €9.99 / £8.99 / CHF 14.00
3DS
Brunch Panic – €2.99 / £2.49 / CHF 3.50 until 27/08/2015. Regular price €3.99 / £3.39 / CHF 4.70
KAMI – €1.99 / £1.59 / CHF 2.40 until 27/08/2015. Regular price €2.99 / £2.39 / CHF 3.50
Sweet Memories Blackjack – €2.99 / £2.39 / CHF 3.50 until 27/08/2015. Regular price €3.99 / £3.19 / CHF 4.70
Angry Bunnies – €4.49 / £3.99 / CHF 5.99 until 05/09/2015. Regular price €6.49 / £5.99 / CHF 8.99
Bubble Pop World – €3.74 / £3.35 / CHF 5.24 until 05/09/2015. Regular price €4.99 / £4.49/ CHF 6.99
Color Zen – €2.54 / £2.54 / CHF 3.39 until 05/09/2015. Regular price €2.99 / £2.99 / CHF 3.99
Color Zen Kids – €2.24 / £2.24 / CHF 2.99 until 05/09/2015. Regular price €2.99 / £2.99 / CHF 3.99
Fishdom H2O: Hidden Odyssey – €3.99 / £3.59 / CHF 5.59 until 05/09/2015. Regular price €4.99 / £4.49 / CHF 6.99
My Style Studio: Hair Salon – €3.74 / £3.35 / CHF 5.24 until 05/09/2015. Regular price €4.99 / £4.49 / CHF 6.99
Darts Up 3D – €0.99 / £0.89 / CHF 1.40 until 03/09/2015. Regular price €2.99 / £ 2.69 / CHF 4.20
Dress To Play: Cute Witches! – €1.99 / £1.79 / CHF 2.80 until 03/09/2015. Regular price €3.99 / £3.59 / CHF 5.60
Football Up Online – €1.99 / £1.79 / CHF 2.80 until 03/09/2015. Regular price €3.99 / £3.59 / CHF 5.60
TOYS VS MONSTERS – €1.99 / £1.99 / CHF 2.45 until 03/09/2015. Regular price €3.99 / £3.99 / CHF 4.99
Hello Kitty & Sanrio Friends 3D Racing – €19.99 / £14.99 / CHF 25.95 until 03/09/2015. Regular price €39.99 / £29.99 / CHF 51.90
Source: Nintendo PR
